It depends on the person. Some people don't ask for black at their funeral because they want to be remembered happily. At the funeral I went to at the weekend I wore a black suit with a long jacket, and a pink jumper underneath. The suit was black purely because it's the only colour suit I own.

Dark purple is also a popular colour at a funeral as it is dark and shows respect but is also not black (obviously but you know what i mean!). When i have had to got to a funeral i have worn black trousers with a dark purple jacket and then usually a lighter purple shirt so that it looks smart.Its always hard knowing what to wear - as some people want to celebrate the life of the person and some treat it as the traditional mourning service. It also depends on the person whose funeral it is and what they would have liked and wanted.